Respiratory Therapist 1-27837

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care on general and special care units. You will work independently in assigned areas, perform ventilation management, CPAP/BIPAP, and pulmonary diagnostics, while adhering to Rush policies and quality standards.

Required RRT and Illinois license; BLS/ACLS, PALS within 90 days; Associate degree mandatory with Bachelor’s preferred. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and IL licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS within 90 days of hire; NRP preferred.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation, and manages airways.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and therapy procedures including aerosol therapies and chest PT.
• Assesses patients before/after therapy and recommends appropriate treatment.
• Applies CPAP/BIPAP and evaluates patient response.
• Participates in CQI/QA initiatives and documentation in records and billing.
• Performs bedside spirometry and arterial puncture; monitors oxygenation and hemodynamics.
• Provides patient and family education; participates in rounds and physician collaboration.

Education

RRT

Illinois license

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

NRP preferred

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
$25,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!
Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. They function independently in assigned areas. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush Oak Park Hospital policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies
• Requires BLS and ACLS. PALS within 90 days of hire. NRP Preferred
• Minimum education requirement is an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy.
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• NRP
• Bachelor's Degree

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders
• A high level of patience must be exhibited as people learn at different speeds.
• Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
• Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
• Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
• Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, committee participation, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments.
• Develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
• Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values; provides respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR.
• Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Performs ECGs and arterial puncture.
• Participates in on-going maintenance of the blood gas equipment, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
• Performs bronchoscopy assist.
• Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
• Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes
• Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC/ISRC and/or pursuing education to advance ones skills
• Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.